Comparison

Text Editor. vs hexJapality

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text Editor.

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Browse and edit cloud files
  • Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS
  • Rich text editing
  • Custom font and style viewing
  • Dark Mode support
  • File sharing
Features
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This is a simple yet powerful text editor that let you browse and edit any kind of text on your device and on the cloud (including iCloud, Google Drive, Box and more). FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit all kinds of text on your device and on the cloud ◆ Support TXT, RTF or any file that can be read as text like HTML, CSS, JS ◆ View text in any font and style ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Edit multiple files in separate tabs ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Dark Mode support Text Editor+: • You can subscribe to unlock dark mode and unlimited usage. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/

About

hexJapality

Features
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hexJapality is a mobile hex viewer and binary inspection toolbox for developers, students, and technical users who need to explore files at the byte level. Open local files on your device, move through offsets, and view bytes in HEX, DEC, OCT, or BIN with printable ASCII alongside the raw data. Select any byte to inspect common interpretations including unsigned integers, signed integers, floats, binary, hex, and ASCII. Built-in tools help you understand file structure faster: • Edit individual bytes with undo and redo before saving • Search for text or exact hex byte patterns • View file size, MD5, and SHA-256 • Detect common formats such as PNG, JPEG, PDF, ZIP, ELF, and GIF • Explore entropy and byte distribution maps • Scan for readable strings and jump to offsets • Add bookmarks for important locations • Compare two files with Binary Diff • Export bytes as a C array, Rust array, hex string, or Base64 Privacy: Files you open are processed on your device. We do not upload your file contents to our servers. Free version: The app is free to download and may display ads. You can subscribe to Remove Ads (monthly or yearly) in Settings to enjoy an ad-free experience while your subscription is active. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID subscription settings. Restore purchases is available in the app. Use responsibly: You are responsible for files you open, edit, or export. Always back up important data before editing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/terms_of_use/ Privacy Policy: https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/privacy_policy/ Support: https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/support/ hexJapality is provided by Japality Limited (Hong Kong). Designed for quick checks and byte-level inspection on mobile.

Screenshots

Text Editor.4 screens
hexJapality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Text Editor. at none against hexJapality's shown. Text Editor. also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). hexJapality's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text Editor. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and hexJapality sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor. ships an update daily, hexJapality every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor. versus hexJapality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Editor.hexJapality
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCJapality Limited

Bugs and requests

Text Editor.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dark mode not working properly
  • Deletes unsaved work
  • Crashes the Files app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Horizontal text scrolling
  • Free version with no limitations
  • One-time purchase option

hexJapality

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor.

Subscriptions2
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

hexJapality

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Editor. free?
Text Editor. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hexJapality free?
hexJapality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Editor. or hexJapality have ads?
hexJapality shows ads; Text Editor. does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor. or hexJapality?
Text Editor. ships an update daily, and hexJapality every 2 months. Most recently, Text Editor. was updated on October 16, 2026 and hexJapality on October 3, 2026.

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